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OVERVIEW

Vodafone is a British multinational telecommunications company with global headquarters in Newbury. Vodafone owns and operates networks in 22 countries, with partner networks in 48 further countries. Vodafone is a constituent of the FTSE100 Index and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq. They believe together they can create a better future, they are restless and passionate about making the world more connected, inclusive and sustainable.

CONTEXT

Stanton House has been a valued partner to Vodafone for many years, having placed over 130 people into the business since 2011. After a quieter hiring period during the global pandemic, the business emerged needing to bolster the Finance function and reached out to Stanton House to support in hiring a number of key Finance roles within Commercial Finance and Finance Operations. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of Vodafone, and they have a public target to reach 45% senior female representation by 2030. So, delivering diverse shortlists is an essential component when partnering with Vodafone.

SOLUTION

The partnership between the Talent Acquisition team and Stanton House has been instrumental in the successful delivery of multiple roles this year. We respect and adhere to the processes outlined by the talent team, and in return the Talent Acquisition team lean on Stanton House as a trusted advisor, who provide insight into market trends and feedback on recruitment processes. This close relationship has resulted in Stanton House becoming an exclusive provider for qualified Finance professionals at Vodafone.

OUTCOME

Stanton House has placed 9 candidates in 2022 across Vodafone UK and Vodafone Group, 45% of which are female candidates.


“Having worked with Kate over the past year, I can confidently say that the support she has provided has been exceptional. Kate and her team have provided great market insights to support our hiring processes, supplied high calibre candidates and has always been solutions focused to help us
achieve a collective goal.”

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Vodafone


 

“The consultant was fantastic in asking challenging questions to understand what we were looking for in a role. They were honest and open to my views and understanding challenges we have had in the past in recruitment. I feel positive that Stanton House will support us in finding the right candidate."

Teksystems

“I must say I have been impressed with Stanton House, and the number of roles that have been presented to me. From my initial encounter, I have had an induction interview and a first interview all within a week. To add I have also been presented with other opportunities all in a small amount of time. Everyone comes across professional, gives good and open feedback, which has also been much appreciated.”

Datto

“The Stanton House team were able to find us good quality candidates. They took the time to focus on the softer skills required for each role and invested the time to ensure both technical and behavioural fit.” 

Enotria&Coe

“It is a great pleasure working with Stanton House. They really understand how to meet my requirements and had placed an excellent selection of candidates for a role we recruited previously.  The consultant shared very good and information and articles and we meet regularly to stay in contact as our business evolves and where Stanton House can support us."

Orange Business Services

“I absolutely recommend working with Stanton House. To clients and candidates. Friendly, professional, helpful and they worked so hard to find me a good role. Really took the time to understand what I was looking for and found a great match. A business relationship I'll absolutely look to keep and maintain."

Tandem

“The process from start to offer was short, concise and extremely supportive. I couldn't of got where I did in terms of prep, or offer without the support given. An extremely pleasent process, which I would highly recommend to anyone."

Graham Shapiro Design LTD

“Stanton house is the only recruitment company I have dealt with in the 10 years since my return to the UK where applicant is treated as a valuable commodity equitable to the company seeking staff, Quality delivers quality."

Rotork Controls Ltd

“It was clear Stanton House wanted to add value rather than treat hiring as a "transaction". The consultant was clearly knowledgeable and cares about the candidate experience - very different to the very "sales" feeling I have had with other recruitment agencies."

Markup

“I had been working with other agencies who had not provided any viable candidates for the role. Stanton House immediately understood the type of candidate we needed and delivered a great shortlist. We interviewed two people, both were very good, with one beign the pefect fit for our organisation and the role."

Unicef

“Stanton House have a broad but deep understanding of the market, as opposed to only being aware of the 'plain vanilla' opportunities that might exist in the market.  They made the effort to get to know the people as well as the institutions."

Tencent

“The consultant was very helpful in talking through vacancies that were new to me. They were clearly knowledgeable and cared about the candidate experience and working on roles that I would find difficult to fill using internal resource - very different to the very "sales" feeling I have had with other recruitment agencies."

Speech Graphics

“My consultant is an outstanding recruiter - passionate, dedicated and thorough. They have an excellent grasp on the market; their knowledge of corporate clients and the role the candidate will perform in the company is unparalleled; and their briefings to the candidates both before application and throughout the recruitment process are excellent."

Vyaire Medical

“The feedback I received on my CV for the role I was looking at was extremely beneficial because it was direct and pointed. This was delivered in a professional and helpful manner."

Vercity

“I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the consultant at Stanton House - I was pleasantly surprised at how much they knew about me and Upfield. Their questions were well prepared and had depth. I look forward to meeting with Stanton House again in the near future."

Upfield

“Stanton house took me pleasantly by surprise. With Stanton House there was genuine consideration for myself in preparation for the interview and the detail I was provided was in depth and supported me tremendously. I would say this was the best preparation I've been offered by a recruitment agency. The support was appropriate and had structure."

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“For Stanton House, 'Candidate Care' is not a metric to be measured against or a goal to achieve, it is an ingrained practice that is fundamental to how they operate. From the very first interaction, I have felt not only looked after professionally, with a team behind me, but also enjoyed our discussions on a personal level. This has made the entire process enjoyable (not something many can say about searching for jobs).”

Vistra

“I am very thankful to all the consultants for their valuable time invested in me for helping my job search journey. My experience with Stanton house has been marvellous and the level of service that all the consulatants have provided has been the best compared to my past experiences with others."

PEAC Finance

“It was a personalised service so unlike that given by some other recruitment consultancies. I was prepared, kept in the loop, supported as promised. A refreshing change."

Ascential Plc